My Favorite Art Things

MY FAVORITE  ART THINGS

I think it is absolutely WONDERFUL that we artists now have such an abundance of materials available to us to use, and they just keep coming! Yeah! I love looking at what's new out there to play with, and while I can't use or buy them all (that must be what heaven is, an endless supply of new and free art supplies), I can still look, and dream, and yes, sometimes purchase and play with them. Over the years I have come to rely on sources for great supplies and don't know how I would get along without them, or even gotten as far along with my art if it hadn't been for them. So what I am going to do is list some of my favorite sources from time to time, and am doing this because I love 'em and have no other affiliation with them.

The first one I want to mention is an online shop called Joggles. This is my textile mixed media heaven on earth! The owner, Barb, has put together a shop that is a joy to visit and is always trying new great stuff for us to own and use. And there is so much stuff! What a great inventory! And she is always adding new things so her shop never gets old or boring. She regularly restocks items and has some of the best sales out there to stretch those hard earned dollars. And yes, we get to see her get her hands artistically dirty because she puts together great instructional videos on these products so you get to see how they are used, and she usually has an innovative way that she would use them as well. The instructions are clear and easy to follow so you know how to use it in the real world right away, instead of looking at a description and trying to figure out what they are trying to get across. Shipping is fast and merchandise always arrives well packed. If you are interested in taking a look here is the shop link:
https://www.joggles.com/

Also be sure to sign up for her weekly blog here:
https://www.joggles.com/blog/

Have a peek and enjoy!

Studio Pix

So it is time for the big reveal of pix of PBD Studio (Pear Blossom Design Studio) where creativity is always under construction!

Here is PBDS Central, my worktable which actually

is a sewing table I purchased several years ago.

Sewing equipment behind me and a pegboard full

of sequins, stencils, and various supplies. The bead

shelf against the wall was made by my late father-in-law.

There are two matching shelves next to it.

These two matching cabinets hold books, fabric,

and most of my brooches both vintage and new.

It's handy for storing things on top too.

You can see more beads on the matching shelf

and a dress form loaded down with strings of

glass beads. My son-in-law made the apron for

me from vintage fabric. I have my fibers stored

around the form and spilling under the worktable.

This cabinet holds tools, a variety of mixed media

supplies and my fabric paints.

My husband removed the folding doors on this

closet and I installed the curtain rod to hold

larger lengths of fabric and textured papers.

The cabinets inside it are filled with new and old

various shaped beads, crystals, ribbons and trims

and so much more!

Back at the worktable and here is my new and

much improved laptop that should provide me

with the updated technology to take my blog

to bigger and better levels for my readers.

I am very proud to say that with the exception of the shelves my late father-in-law built, all the other bookcases and storage (and even my work/sewing table) I assembled myself. My husband helped a little here and there, but these were primarily my projects. Even though the room is a small repurposed spare bedroom, it holds everything I need and I truly enjoy the space now that I have made it my own for Pear Blossom Designs. I hope you enjoyed the tour and will stay tuned for more activities in the near future.